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Take a regular knife and print Terminator Salvation on the blade and you have yourself a collectible! The movie may have fallen short, but that doesn’t mean the studio isn’t going to bleed every last dime out of it. Also available in a silver finish.
Product Page ($64 Pre-Order)
I don’t quite understand the point behind a Transformers 1/9th scale bike model, but it exists nonetheless. I suppose when you have a major summer blockbuster action movie on deck, it is crucial that you capture the all important bike enthusiast demographic if you want to win at the box office. The Decepticon version is pictured after the break.
The world renowned crystal artists at Daum in France have been making high-end sculptures for collectors since the late 19th century. Unfortunately, many of these sculptures are aimed squarely at the worst kind of consumer—insanely wealthy individuals with horrible taste. Case in point—this limited edition sculpture entitled “People Belong to Elephant.” According to the description, Chinese artist Chen Changwei “breaks with tradition, reinventing the Chinese zodiac in a series of surrealist busts in the time-honored tradition of pâte de cristal.” In this case, he depicts a bizarre cross between elephant and man.
The Summer Games are officially underway and collectors are busy grabbing every pin and plush doll they can get their hands on. However, the crown jewel of collectibles from Beijing has to be these official Olympic torch replicas. The IOC has granted a limited edition 200,000 run of the torches which have also been certified by the Beijing Notary Office. The torch itself is constructed out of leftover steel from the “Birds Nest” while the base is carved from crystal and features a laser-printed line map that illustrates the route of the controversial torch relay. An additional image is available after the break.
It’s not slated for release until March 6th 2009, but merchandising for The Watchmen movie is already underway. Among the products that have already been announced, the prop replica guns for the Comedian and Rorschach are probably the most interesting. Hit the jump for detailed images and more info on each replica set.
The folks at Sideshow Collectibles have made a commitment to expand their increasingly popular line of “The Dead” Zombie action figures and “investigate new possibilities in the realm of undead reanimation.” Their enthusiasm for this new direction is evident in the two newest additions to the series: The Mall Santa and Street Prophet. Specs and images for both 12-inch figures are available after the break.
Don’t get me wrong, I love the idea of lamps based on props from the Indiana Jones movies—but the fertility idol version is a bit unnerving. If by some miracle you actually manage to score with a woman in a room where a lamp like this is displayed, don’t be surprised if she comes knocking on your door 9 months later. Think about it.
Product Page: Fertility Idol and Crystal Skull ($18.99 CAD—Japanese import / Available 8/01/2008
These Wolverine Claw prop replicas may not be made of Adamantium, but machined, hand-finished aluminum is not a bad substitute. Plus, the claws are authentically replicated from the X-Men movie props—right down to the stainless steel, thick wire and palm base attachment. Unfortunately, the claws are permanently attached to the display base, so making them a part of your next Wolverine costume is going to take a little work—not to mention a whole lot of pain if you want to be truly authentic.
Product Page ($149.99—available sometime in 3Q 2008 / Limited edition of 500)
As I am sure you have heard, The Dark Knight opens today. While it may technically be all about Batman, we all know that Heath Ledger’s Joker is going to steal the show. Speaking of stealing, you can use this Joker Poker set to take money from friends and strangers alike. While they are mesmerized by the 54 prop replica Joker cards, the second 54 card deck defaced by the Joker, the Joker-themed 100 piece chip set and the slick black aluminum carrying case, you can cheat to win.
Product Page ($84—August pre-order)
In the midst of all the iPhone hysteria going on today, you may have forgotten that Hellboy II has arrived in theaters. No worries—we have the merchandising machine covered with this insanely expensive, life-sized ‘Big Baby’ Shotgun Replica. It features six removable shells and a musical wind up feature that plays “Lullaby and Goodnight.” Obviously, it is non-functional—but the Big Baby will still do some serious damage to your finances.
Product Page ($699—arriving Q1 2009)
